County of Santa Barbara Newsletter

The County is excited to announce the kick-off of a new medication collection program funded and operated by the pharmaceutical industry. Resulting from an ordinance passed by the Board of Supervisors, the new program provides residents with a free and convenient way to dispose of unwanted household medications. Over-the-counter and prescription medications are accepted at participating collection sites throughout the county.

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We will be collecting Christmas trees free of charge after the holidays. To have your tree recycled please bring it to the curbside on your greenwaste collection day. If you do not have greenwaste service, bring your tree to the curbside on your trash collection day.

The Community Environmental Council (CEC) will host the 2016 Santa Barbara earth day Festival at Alameda Park on Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17. the 2016 festival - which is free to attend - s themed "One World," understanding the reality that nations to keep global warming well below two degrees. the level at which scientists say climate change will have seriously detrimental effects on the human population.